FCI Standard
Overall Appearance.
The Siberian Husky is a medium sized working dog that is light on its feet and moves well. This dog has a compact body structure, a good coat, erect ears and a brush-like tail, all of which show its northern vibe. The gait is characterized by smoothness and ease. This dog performs its functions by wearing a leash and is capable of transporting light weight items over long distances at an appropriate speed. Its body proportions and conformation reflect its balance in terms of strength, speed and endurance. Male Siberian Huskies are more rigid but not rough; females are more flexible but not physically frail. In the right conditions, with solid and well-developed muscles, the Siberian Husky will not be overweight.
Important proportions.
In lateral view, its length from the top of the shoulder to the top of the rear of the hip is slightly longer than its height from the ground to the top of the horse’s shoulder. The distance from the tip of the nose to the stop is equal to the distance from the stop to the occipital bone.
Behavior.
The Siberian Husky’s characteristic temperament is friendly and gentle, but also alert and enthusiastic. He does not have the primary qualities of a guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive toward other dogs. The adult dog can appear somewhat reserved and dignified. His intelligence, docility and enthusiasm make him a delightful companion and a hard-working dog.
Skull: Medium in size and in proportion to the body; slightly rounded at the top, tapering from the widest point toward the eye.
Stop: Well defined.
Nose: Grey with black, brown or black; copper with dark russet; pure white dogs may be flesh colored. A “snow nose” with pink stripes is also acceptable.
Muzzle: Medium length and width, gently tapering toward the nose, not pointed or square at the top. The bridge of the nose is straight from the stop to the top.
Lips: Natural and tightly colored.
Eyes: Almond-shaped, moderately spaced and slightly oblique in position. Color is brown or blue; either (color) or a mixture of colors is acceptable.
Expression: kind, friendly, curious, even somewhat mischievous.
Ears: Medium sized, triangular, high on the head and properly positioned. The ears are thick but well coated, slightly arched at the back of the ears, sturdily erect, with slightly rounded tips that point straight up.
Neck: Medium length, arched and proudly raised when standing. When trotting, the neck extends forward and the head is therefore slightly raised forward.
Torso.
Back: Straight and strong, with the top line of the horse’s shoulder rump to the hip level. Moderate in length, not slack nor short in the longitudinal direction.
Waist: Tight, sloping, narrower than the thorax and slightly folded upward.
Hips: sloping at an angle from the spine, but not too steep so as not to impede the forward movement of the hind legs.
Chest: deep and firm, but not very wide, with its deepest part just behind and flush with the elbow. The ribs are well expanded from the spine, but flat on the sides, thus allowing freedom of movement.
Tail: Fox-shaped tail, well coated and just below the height of the dorsal line. When the dog is focused, it is usually raised over the back and bent in a sickle-like manner. When raised, the tail does not curl to either side of the body, nor does it fold down against the back. Dragging the tail at rest is normal. Tail hair medium length, the top, sides and bottom of the length of basically equal, appearance as a round brush.
Forequarters: When standing from the front, the legs are properly spaced, parallel and straight. Good bone mass but not heavy. The length of the legs from the elbow to the ground is slightly greater than the distance from the elbow to the top of the horse’s shoulder rung. The wolf paws on the front feet should be removed. The shoulder blades are naturally angled backwards. The upper arm is slightly inclined from the shoulder to the elbow and not perpendicular to the ground. The muscles and ligaments are well developed and keep the shoulder firmly attached to the thorax. The elbow should be close to the torso and not turned outward or inward. The joint joints need to be strong but flexible. The gum bones are slightly oblique when viewed from the side.
Hindquarters: When standing from behind, both hind legs are properly separated and parallel. The wolf claws must be removed. The muscles of the upper thighs should be well developed and strong. The hind knee joint should be bent naturally. The fly joint is clearly shaped and close to the ground.
Feet: Oval but not long. The paws are medium sized, compact and well coated between the toes and the pads of the feet. The pads of the feet are thick, thick and do not turn inward or outward when the dog is standing naturally.
Gait/movement.
The typical gait of the Siberian Husky is smooth and relaxed. He is light on his feet and will trot at an appropriate speed when shown, thus demonstrating a natural reach of his forequarters and a strong drive of his hindquarters. When walking, looking from the front to the rear, one can see that the walk is not a single line, but as the speed gradually increases, the legs will gradually step inward, and eventually the pads of the feet will step on a straight line down the center of the body in the longitudinal direction. Like the foot pad polymerization, its front and rear legs are raised forward, and the elbow and rear knee joints are not turned outward or inward. Each hind leg moves in the same line as the front leg on the same side. When the dog walks, its back line is firm and flat.
Coat characteristics.
The Siberian Husky has a two-layer coat that is medium in length and good in appearance, but not so long as to detract from the dog’s appearance. The lower coat is soft and dense, with sufficient length to support the upper coat. The outer protective coat is straight and smooth, not coarse or erect. It is important to note that it is normal for the undercoat to be missing during the molting season. The whiskers and the soft hairs between the toes and around the feet can be cleaned for a neat appearance. Cleaning of other parts of the coat is not allowed and will be severely punished.
Color: All colors from black to pure white are acceptable. The head will usually have different colored markings, including many striking stripes not found in other breeds.
Size and Weight.
Height to horse shoulder ridge.
Males: 21-235 inches (535-60 cm)
Females: 20-22 inches (505-56 cm)
Weight.
Males; 45-60 lbs (205-28 kg)
Females: 35-50 lbs (155-23 kg)
The weight is in proportion to the height. The above measurements are the maximum height and weight, if the skeleton (height) or weight is exceeded then there will be a penalty point.
Summary.
The most important characteristics of the Siberian Husky are medium size, proper bone mass, good conformation, free and light movement, a distinctive coat, pleasing appearance of the head and ears, a straight tail, and good posture. If bone mass or weight is excessive, gait is awkward and cowering, and coat is long and coarse, penalty points will be assessed. The Siberian Husky is used as a transport dog and therefore does not appear heavy or rough, and as a short distance racing dog, it must not appear floppy. Both male and female Siberian Huskies show great stamina in appearance. In addition to the defects already mentioned, Siberian Huskies must not have structural defects that are common in other breeds, although they are not specifically mentioned here (these defects).
Defects: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, the degree of which is strictly proportional to its class.
skull: bulky or heavy, overly pronounced contours
Stop: Inadequate
Muzzle: Mouth and nose too long or too coarse; too short or too long
Teeth/jaw: bite other than clipped bite
Eye: oblique position; positioned too close
Neck: too short or coarse; too long
Back: weak or sloping backward; arching upward; sloping dorsal line
Chest: too wide, barrel-shaped chest; ribs too flat or weak
Tail: tail tightly coiled; feathered; position too high or too low
Shoulders: straight; loose
Forequarters: weak gum bones, overly heavy bones; too narrow or too wide in front; elbows turned out
Feet: toes soft or open; paws too large or bulky; paws too small and weak; toes turned out or in
Gait/Movement: short, broad, upside down, awkward or wobbly; crossed or lateral
Coat: long, coarse, fluffy; too coarse or too fine in texture; impermissible repairs made
Elimination of defects.
Over 23.5 inches (60 cm) for males and over 22 inches (56 cm) for females.
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